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Aston Martin’s Shocking Suspension Failure: Alonso Reveals “One in Ten Million” Catastrophe!

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
September 18, 2025
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Aston Martin’s Shocking Suspension Failure: Alonso Reveals “One in Ten Million” Catastrophe!

Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy - September 6, 2025 Aston Martin's Lance Stroll, Mercedes' George Russell and Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso during practice REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

Aston Martin Takes Action After Shocking Suspension Failure at Italian Grand Prix

In a dramatic twist of fate during the 2025 Italian Grand Prix, Formula 1 superstar Fernando Alonso faced a catastrophic suspension failure in his Aston Martin, which has been described as a “one in ten million” incident. Contrary to rampant speculation, Alonso vehemently dismissed claims that his misfortune stemmed from aggressive kerb usage, revealing instead that the failure was an extraordinary freak accident caused by gravel striking an unprotected component of the car.

In a candid post-race revelation, Alonso stated, “I knew that it was not from the kerbs. It was just a suspension failure.” He further elaborated that the mishap was merely unfortunate luck, emphasizing, “That is just bad luck, a stone. That is a physical part of the car that was not strengthened up.” The two-time world champion expressed his frustration over the points lost due to this unforeseen incident, lamenting, “Unfortunately, another bad luck and points that we lost in a race.”

In response to this shocking failure, Aston Martin has swiftly confirmed that they are implementing significant changes to enhance the robustness of their suspension systems and prevent a recurrence of such an incident in the future. The team reassured fans and stakeholders alike, emphasizing that this type of failure is exceedingly rare, with Alonso humorously noting, “I think it’s one in ten million cases. So let’s hope that in ten million races I have another failure like that.”

This setback is not an isolated incident for the seasoned driver. Alonso’s 2025 season has been plagued by a series of unfortunate events, leading to a substantial loss of points. Reflecting on his tumultuous season, the veteran driver pointed out the stark contrast with his more competitive 2022 season, where he endured an astonishing twelve retirements. “I think the team counted like 55, 60 points lost,” he recalled, highlighting the bitter irony that while he suffered from mechanical failures during competitive races, the times when the car fell short of performance were devoid of drama.

As Alonso aims to turn his luck around, he remains hopeful for a brighter future with Aston Martin. “As long as next year we have a good car, we are in normal luck. We don’t ask for good luck, but normal luck is okay,” he stated, underscoring his determination to reclaim his competitive edge on the grid.

With Aston Martin taking decisive action in the wake of this shocking failure, fans can only hope that the team’s commitment to improvement will pave the way for a turnaround in fortune for Alonso as he chases glory in the high-octane world of Formula 1 racing.

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